SmartDriver ELD vs ELD4Trucks
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
SmartDriver ELD
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Fully Functional, FMCSA and DOT-Compliant ELD A simple, reliable, and user-friendly solution for fleets, owner-operators, and drivers. Key Features and Compliance: β’ Supports 60-hour/7-day and 70-hour/8-day cycle rules β’ 34-hour restart with the latest FMCSA rule (including two 1:00β5:00 AM periods) β’ 11-hour daily driving limit β’ 14-hour on-duty daily limit β’ Supports Sleeper Berth provisions β’ Includes Personal Conveyance mode β’ 30-minute break rule tracking β’ Automatic location recording: β’ When the engine turns on/off β’ Every 60 minutes while driving β’ Duty status changes allowed only when vehicle is at rest (on mobile devices) β’ Driver alerts for ELD malfunctions β visual and/or audible warnings β’ Auto switch to On-Duty Not Driving after 5 minutes of vehicle inactivity β driver must confirm proper status β’ Self-diagnostic tests performed regularly and on request by safety officials β’ Instant data transfer to DOT officials during roadside inspections as required by FMCSA
ELD4Trucks
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Stay compliant with a smart, user-friendly ELD for fleets and drivers. β’ Supports 60h/7-day or 70h/8-day HOS rules β’ 34-hour weekly restart with latest two-period suspension (1β5am) β’ 11-hour driving limit per day β’ 14-hour on-duty daily maximum β’ Sleeper berth tracking β’ Personal conveyance functionality β’ Mandatory 30-minute break reminders β’ Records location when engine starts/stops and every 60 minutes while moving β’ Duty status changes allowed only when vehicle is stationary β’ Alerts drivers of any malfunctions visually and audibly β’ Defaults to βon-duty not drivingβ after 5 minutes of idling; driver updates status as needed β’ Performs automatic self-tests and manual checks upon request of authorized inspectors β’ Easily submits ELD data to DOT during inspections
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Verdict
SmartDriver ELD and ELD4Trucks are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters β price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them β neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
SmartDriver ELD ships an update monthly, ELD4Trucks fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SmartDriver ELD | ELD4Trucks |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Fortnightly β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 17 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Smartway ELD | ELD4TRUCKS INC. |
In-app purchases
SmartDriver ELD
No in-app purchases
ELD4Trucks
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is SmartDriver ELD free?
Is ELD4Trucks free?
Do SmartDriver ELD or ELD4Trucks have ads?
Which is updated more often, SmartDriver ELD or ELD4Trucks?
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